SHEELA LANGEBERG: Naked Fire

Sheela Langeberg

Naked Fire

© 2007 Sheela Langeberg (634479641015)

Soundtrack/world/ambient/club dance

notes

Sheela Langeberg-internationally renowned and multi award winning playwright, director, author, composer, arranger, singer, storyteller, African dancer/choreographer and performer.
She’s one of the Australia's most thematic exports, and one of the most influential, and most written about African's in Australia today, and for the past sixteen years. Some critics have described Sheela as simply; "Sheer Theatrical Magic" “A Talent to be cherished” “A Grace of a Gazelle” Those who have seen this captivating performer, continue to invite her back year after year.
Born, raised and educated in Kilimanjaro-Tanzania, before going to Scandinavia for further studies, Sheela now resides in Adelaide-Australia, where she continues to pursue her hectic life style as an all round artist, motivator and mother to her twins.
She has written 60 solo plays and musicals, and toured around the globe. Some of her works like; "MAIJA OF CHAGGALAND" a play based on her own mighty mother's life story. "AFRICA" “NDITO” and “AMANDINA” have won major awards around the world. Including, the Canadian English Critic's "MECCA" award for best traveling solo performances 2002/3.
In most cases, Sheela finds herself touring between 2-3 productions at one time. Her African dance/drama w/shops are also popular. For info visit: http://www.sheela.com.au
Sheela has appeared in a few films especially, in Australia and hopes to do more. Her recent children's book "NDITO THE MASAI GIRL" is out now at: http://www.amazom.com
NDITO book, like all Sheela’s stories, is a play, a radio drama and soon, available in AUDIO and DVD formats. Stay tuned at: http://www.myspace.com/sheelasheena
Other stories include her own autobiography: "UNDER THE RED JACARANDA"
Sheela is also a poet.
This is only the beginning of a story.
In 2006, Sheela was in Sweden, taking part in the highly anticipated production of "BLACK MADONNA" written especially for her, and with her in the leading role of MARY OF NAZARETH (Mother of Jesus). The season was totally sold out!
This year, Sheela mesmerized thousands of fans around Australia, when touring her three new productions, including; SALMA-THE GIRL FROM THE AFRICA ROOF"
Her 2008 tour will include; Tanzania, Australia and other. Stay tuned for details.

ALBUMS:
1: DREAM 2: CHANTS OF MY LIFE. 3: NAKED FIRE
4: REMIX SINGLE- “DREAMLAND” (Sheela Langeberg vs Stickleback)

MUSIC STYLE: (HER OWN)
In her music, Sheela uses her unique; honey coated voice, her expertise in storytelling, the Tanzanian social life style, color, sound and landscape, in overlaid voice octaves, to create and develop characterization in each track-blending those with modern instruments to add a feel and new journey to her stories and music

GET HER MUSIC ANYWAY YOU CAN!

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  • naked fire
    author: Essa mujtabaa

    Its very original, the music is captivating, throughout the whole album the sounds grabs you and holds your attention until the song is finish, I love Sheela originality, her style, her voice is magnificent and draws you into the song it cause you to listen to every rhythmic beat every note truly as far as I'm concern Sheela is a real down to earth musical genius full of vigor talent and love for giving and sharing her gift, truly it will be a long time before this world witness another Sheela, (if ever) we might as well enjoy her talent now while she is still with us, I know I will. Much success to you Sheela and peace, truly, Essa the King,

  • Great Tunes!!
    author: Mad Ice

    Big sis,your tunes are fantastic!! They keep us smiling always:)) keep them coming! Blessed love. Mad Ice.

  • Music
    author: Vila SpiderHawk

    Sheela, your music is positively haunting! I just love it and I think just about anyone would. Just beautiful! Thank you so much! Vila

  • Moto
    author: Raima

    I love this! so specific, spicy, really... totally another sounds.. for me it so exotic :)

  • Naked Fire
    author: oyonada

    Magic and Wonderfull Music.

  • My favourite.
    author: Tim

    My favourite Sheela-CD! Don´t miss it!

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